I'm a preschool teacher...and relate with you 100%. I do it from the heart...When I give a gift...I do Sharpie pens in a cup..with a bow or post it's...simple but useful...excellent!!
Great tips for gifts for teachers! I was an aide in an elementary school teaching a reading program to at risk readers and while I was there because I love the kids and working with them and I didn't expect gifts from my students, it was so sweet when I did get gifts. Working with kids is one of the best jobs ever to me. Thanks for all you do to educate our children!!
Any things that a teacher makes use of for themselves and kids the teachers will definetly appreciate. I created a box full of school supplies like post it notes, note pads, paper clips etc put some nice candy and greeting card for Christmas for my kids teacher. It costed less than 7$ for all the stuff I got. My kids teacher appreciated it.
I've saved notes from my students or their parents, as well as drawings they've given me. It's so sweet to read those and think back to the child and know I made an impact on their life. :)
I wish you were my teacher when I was younger. You are thoughtful and kind. I had awful, abusive teachers at my school who picked on my classmates and pretty much every kid at school who were vulnerable.
Hands down one of my most favorite videos you've ever done! I'm an interpreter for the deaf and this year I got a Christmas card from my student. It's beautiful! I love it! I have the names of the family on there so I don't remember her sister and have finally gotten to "meet" her parents! It was the best gift! (Shutterfly or some other online place did them and they are stunning!) xoxo TFS!!
thanks, my sister is a teacher herself, and she always give me ideas what to gift to my kids teacher, I always, asked them if they need something in the class, I do couponing heavy and I don't mind to send any extra they need it, I really care for my kids teacher, specially they go to special ed class. so I know how hard you guys work with our kids,thanks, loved always you channel.
Thanks for the tips! My daughters teachers and therapists will be receiving gift bags with herbal tea, a scented candle, and a nice hand soap from bath and body works (all of which i got on sale or clearance :) ). I always try to give something "consumable" so they can use it and its done and they dont have something they have to hold onto if it doesnt suit them (like a mug, ornament, etc). Ive also asked her teacher for her classroom wish list so santa can bring the classroom a gift- I know that usually blesses teachers hearts, too. Thanks for the tips!
This week is teacher appreciation week and my dance teacher deals with depression and anxiety because almost every body in the school hates her cause she has anger issues and it’s not her fault because she has personal problems and I really want to give her a heartwarming gift to tell her how much I love her.
I'd never have thought to give supplies as a gift but it makes sense, I worked as a teaching assistant a few years back and supplies were so low sometimes the teachers would buy stuff with their own money.
You are so sweet ! As a Mom I really appreciate this video . I love my kids teachers and I appreciate hearing you say how much you love your students. God Bless :-)
I always give on the first day an orquid or a small plant to my kids teachers. For me is something simple , cute and from the heart. And they appreciated alot. And I include the secretaries in the office and the nurse in my list , because they don a hard work too.
I got all my teachers gifts from the dollar tree! I have 4 teachers total, 2 women & 2 men. I got them all the ceramic travel coffee mugs, then for the women I got the nola hand wash and bath gel and for the men I got santa shape chocolate! Plus, a christmas card, which I got last year at the after christmas sale! Got christmas cards that were $15 for $3! P.S. Thank you for being a teacher! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Oops, you can't bring medications to school either, lol. I do love ALL the ideas! I used to be a Preschool Teacher myself, I would have appreciated any of these gifts! Really! I think these can be gifts even for Valentines day, Easter and so on... Teachers are the best!
Elizabeth Strickland Not at all! That's really sweet. The end of the first week is also a very thoughtful time, too. The first day is often really, really hectic for teachers/kids (shortened schedules, assemblies, etc.) but as things wind down at the end of the week just to say, "thanks for the great first week"...I know that would mean a lot to me!
How have I not found your channel earlier!!? Was looking for year-end teacher gift ideas since I only have a week left here in Canada. Found this. Loved it! And your personality is so endearing… Subscribed!
wow you are so so sweet, you can see you would make such a lovely teacher, I so wish you were my 9 year old daughters teacher, she has had it rough this year with hers, Im hoping next year will be better. love the ideas, take care and merry xmas xx
Last year I made homemade salt dough holiday ornaments. I hand painted them and gave them out to all of my teachers. I got a lot of positive feedback. I'm planning on doing another gift this year. I'm not really well behaved in class, like, I get a lot of detentions. I'm really loud... But that is just my little "thanks for putting up with me..." Haha
These were awesome ideas. My son's in kindergarten and had asked me about a Christmas present for his teacher. The first thing I did was go on TH-cam and went to your channel.....I loved the idea of making a card and the survival kit. Could you do a teachers survival kit with a mason jar?
Oh my gosh, I was soaking in the bath tub last night...it's my once a week gift from my husband (he does bath and bedtime with my son on Fridays)...anyway, I was thinking I should do a video on teacher gifts for the holiday...and then this morning, here's your video...great minds think a like! You're awesome, great video!
You seriously need to move to Georgia so you can be my daughter's 8th grade Spanish teacher! Love all of these ideas! I'll be at the Dollar Tree today, so this is right on time!
My favorite teacher is being played off and she is my music teacher. She has taught me since 3rd grade and now I'm in middle school. The day she told us she was leaving we couldn't stand to even touch our instruments. We didn't play at all that day but instead we just cried together and there were lots of groups of us huddled up in group hugs while crying. I need to find a gift for her that she will love. I actually cried the whole day and I really need a good gift idea. 😢
im a teachers wife. the best gifts imo are when the parents pool their money and buy something they know the teacher will love. so, you have to know the teacher. parents have given us a state parks pass because they know he hikes with his family. last year they gave us 6 month pass to the local rec center because they know he goes with his family. also, if the teacher has young children, gifts for them are a great idea and what fun for a middle schooler or young person to pick out a toy for his teachers kid. my favorite idea is ashleys gift of cinnamon, cloves, orange to boil to scent the house.
Hi there.... I'm new to your channel! I should have known that your a teacher. You are a delight to watch . I'm inspired! Happy New Year to you and your family!😊
Kathryn, this is such a wonderful video! Thank you for taking the time to film and upload this. I'm sure it'll come in handy throughout the years...as motivation AND inspiration. :)
What kind of gift or anything can I give to my Engineering teacher from last year in middle school?? I think I am one of her favorite student, if not the favorite. Please help..
Do you reccomand small flat craft/tackle box or a small craft/fishing box? I'm thinking of a small craft/fishing box. That way we can put more bigger sizes and needed items in it.
teachers aren't allowed to hug children in Australia, i think it is a terrible shame. I know it is important to be vigilant about abuse but children spend so much time with their teachers and teachers can be such a wonderful influence on a child's life. little kids in particular love to hug and a teacher here has to step away, i think it is very sad. i imagine that you are a wonderful teacher you have such a lovely attitude and nature.
Write a thank you card! or what I did once is I decorated a jar, put jelly beans (or any gummy candy they like, could be any candy) in it then I put a fake flower on it!
ArrowheadGaming it's a little late but I made a candy poster board project and he has it hanging in his house he loved it so much (ex. Your a LIFESAVER or you made me a NERD, etc.)
More videos! We miss you! Can you do recepies videos?I made all the ones you have on your channel and ALL were delicious and very easy to make! Love it! So some more please! :) Hugs!
i just wanted to give my teacher a first day of school gift since like last year i got to school kind of angry and that changed my whole school year that is not going to happen this time
Also, pay attention to any little jokes the teacher has! I student teach with a 2nd grade teacher, and when the kids are working, she'll be doing her own work or helping students. So she'll say "I'm not just at my desk eating bon bons!' So I made a little desk/chair out of toothpicks and some paper, and gave them to her!
I'm a middle school student and I'm so thankful for all my teachers, but I have 8 of them. What could I get for each of them that is cheap and that they will like?
As the daughter of two teachers, one gift I can say many teachers would probably rather be avoided is mugs. Both my parents have received dozens upon dozens of mugs in their lifetime. Dad calls it being "mugged." One year he ended up boxing up four of them and putting them into the White Elephant gift activity at the staff Christmas party. Mugs are nice, but teachers tend to be drowned in them over the years. The ideas in this video are much nicer. ^_^
I get my son to decorate a mug I then make them bath salts bath bomb foot soak ect and pop it all in a hand made bag my son has decorated with a little pot of hot chocolate :)
Zween's Family I don't think so because some people are really sensitive to strong smells but if you want to give your teacher something scented, maybe try a candle or some lotion :)
Its really hard to give teachers a gift cause people will think that I do it for grade because Im from the honor section, but Im planning to give my teacherS diy wishing bottle (miniature) necklace/diy potion in a miniature bottle necklace by the end of the year so no one can say that I did it for grades
I'm a preschool teacher...and relate with you 100%. I do it from the heart...When I give a gift...I do Sharpie pens in a cup..with a bow or post it's...simple but useful...excellent!!
Shante J Preschool? MAD RESPECT OVER HERE! :) LOVE the sharpies in a cute bowl. Any teacher would be all over that. So cute and useful!
On the 2nd week of Xmas my teachers gave me to me
5 all-nighters
4 hrs of crying
3 mental breakdowns
2 thoughts of dropout
& a month of anxiety
Roblox Gaming & Probably More! Omg when you said 5 all-nighters I thought they were urban decay all nighter setting sprays😂😂😂😂😂
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Great tips for gifts for teachers! I was an aide in an elementary school teaching a reading program to at risk readers and while I was there because I love the kids and working with them and I didn't expect gifts from my students, it was so sweet when I did get gifts. Working with kids is one of the best jobs ever to me. Thanks for all you do to educate our children!!
Brenda Lawrence You are sweet, Brenda!
I wish all teachers were like you. You are a blessing to the children you teach and to their families. Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!
You nailed it! Just retired July 1 with 36 years as a teacher and administrator. Thank you for serving the children in your community.
Any things that a teacher makes use of for themselves and kids the teachers will definetly appreciate. I created a box full of school supplies like post it notes, note pads, paper clips etc put some nice candy and greeting card for Christmas for my kids teacher. It costed less than 7$ for all the stuff I got. My kids teacher appreciated it.
I am a teacher and I agree with your choices! Hugs and personal notes are my favorite !
Tania Collins Yes! :) It sounds so simple, but it's so true!
I've saved notes from my students or their parents, as well as drawings they've given me. It's so sweet to read those and think back to the child and know I made an impact on their life. :)
CountryLissa I agree! They are the best!
I wish you were my teacher when I was younger. You are thoughtful and kind. I had awful, abusive teachers at my school who picked on my classmates and pretty much every kid at school who were vulnerable.
MYAISH LUXURY That makes me so sad to hear that. Hugs. Merry Christmas, Myaish!
DoItOnaDime
Merry Christmas to you and your family. x - Aisha
You have such a passion for teaching and for your kids. I'm sure you are a blessing to your students.
I wonder if her student found her
Hands down one of my most favorite videos you've ever done! I'm an interpreter for the deaf and this year I got a Christmas card from my student. It's beautiful! I love it! I have the names of the family on there so I don't remember her sister and have finally gotten to "meet" her parents! It was the best gift! (Shutterfly or some other online place did them and they are stunning!) xoxo TFS!!
Jen Evers LOVE this. Thank you so much for sharing :)
Jen Eve
Ack, your beginning comments brought terms to my eyes. We love teachers!!!!! Especially the great ones which I believe you are.
aimeechas You are so sweet. Hugs!!!
Thank you so much for posting this video! This is my son's first year in school and he has 2 teachers, multiple aides and a bus driver.
thanks, my sister is a teacher herself, and she always give me ideas what to gift to my kids teacher, I always, asked them if they need something in the class, I do couponing heavy and I don't mind to send any extra they need it, I really care for my kids teacher, specially they go to special ed class. so I know how hard you guys work with our kids,thanks, loved always you channel.
***** What a blessing to a teacher to donate your couponed goods! Fantastic!
Thanks for the tips! My daughters teachers and therapists will be receiving gift bags with herbal tea, a scented candle, and a nice hand soap from bath and body works (all of which i got on sale or clearance :) ). I always try to give something "consumable" so they can use it and its done and they dont have something they have to hold onto if it doesnt suit them (like a mug, ornament, etc). Ive also asked her teacher for her classroom wish list so santa can bring the classroom a gift- I know that usually blesses teachers hearts, too. Thanks for the tips!
This week is teacher appreciation week and my dance teacher deals with depression and anxiety because almost every body in the school hates her cause she has anger issues and it’s not her fault because she has personal problems and I really want to give her a heartwarming gift to tell her how much I love her.
I'd never have thought to give supplies as a gift but it makes sense, I worked as a teaching assistant a few years back and supplies were so low sometimes the teachers would buy stuff with their own money.
You are so sweet ! As a Mom I really appreciate this video . I love my kids teachers and I appreciate hearing you say how much you love your students. God Bless :-)
I always give on the first day an orquid or a small plant to my kids teachers. For me is something simple , cute and from the heart. And they appreciated alot. And I include the secretaries in the office and the nurse in my list , because they don a hard work too.
I got all my teachers gifts from the dollar tree! I have 4 teachers total, 2 women & 2 men. I got them all the ceramic travel coffee mugs, then for the women I got the nola hand wash and bath gel and for the men I got santa shape chocolate! Plus, a christmas card, which I got last year at the after christmas sale! Got christmas cards that were $15 for $3! P.S. Thank you for being a teacher! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thanks so much for this! My son just started pre k at a daycare and there are a few teachers and directors I would love to show my appreciation to.
I've actually gave a Starbucks gift card to my teacher for her birthday ! It was designed like the card you showed and she loved it !
I LOVE the idea of the personal note.
I'm too a teacher. Once a student gave me a pomegranate lol I thought it was hilarious since most of them eat apples or peaches
Oops, you can't bring medications to school either, lol. I do love ALL the ideas! I used to be a Preschool Teacher myself, I would have appreciated any of these gifts! Really! I think these can be gifts even for Valentines day, Easter and so on... Teachers are the best!
Would it be weird to give a teacher a gift on first day or should I wait ???
Elizabeth Strickland Not at all! That's really sweet. The end of the first week is also a very thoughtful time, too. The first day is often really, really hectic for teachers/kids (shortened schedules, assemblies, etc.) but as things wind down at the end of the week just to say, "thanks for the great first week"...I know that would mean a lot to me!
Hehe
Would you have any ideas for a guy teacher, because I don't know what to get him and none of these things seem really suitable....
+Hayley Luxton yeah I have the same problem...
+Hayley Luxton same
How have I not found your channel earlier!!? Was looking for year-end teacher gift ideas since I only have a week left here in Canada. Found this. Loved it! And your personality is so endearing… Subscribed!
wow you are so so sweet, you can see you would make such a lovely teacher, I so wish you were my 9 year old daughters teacher, she has had it rough this year with hers, Im hoping next year will be better. love the ideas, take care and merry xmas xx
LauraBellaX Hugs for your daughter!
I used to be a preschool teacher for 7 years and I totally agree with you :)
I always got chocolate from my students - I think You can't go wrong with chocolate!
be careful that there not gluten or diabetic :)
Last year I made homemade salt dough holiday ornaments. I hand painted them and gave them out to all of my teachers. I got a lot of positive feedback. I'm planning on doing another gift this year. I'm not really well behaved in class, like, I get a lot of detentions. I'm really loud... But that is just my little "thanks for putting up with me..." Haha
These were awesome ideas. My son's in kindergarten and had asked me about a Christmas present for his teacher. The first thing I did was go on TH-cam and went to your channel.....I loved the idea of making a card and the survival kit. Could you do a teachers survival kit with a mason jar?
I was thinking about cutting a piece of paper for my son to color for his teacher and wrapping it on the inside of the mason jar.
These were GREAT gift ideas!!!! Thanks for sharing.
I keep my notes from students and families and go back and read them too!
im off to look up teacher survival kits.. i think my daughters teacher would love this!!!!!!
Oh my gosh, I was soaking in the bath tub last night...it's my once a week gift from my husband (he does bath and bedtime with my son on Fridays)...anyway, I was thinking I should do a video on teacher gifts for the holiday...and then this morning, here's your video...great minds think a like! You're awesome, great video!
Kindercrafty You should do it!!! I bet you have some awesome ideas from over the years!
Could you please do another gift guide for teachers - LOVED the survival kit!!!
You seriously need to move to Georgia so you can be my daughter's 8th grade Spanish teacher! Love all of these ideas! I'll be at the Dollar Tree today, so this is right on time!
southerncouponista Aw, hugs for your daughter!
Some great ideas there loving these videos ! What about a pet stocking from the dollar store don't forget Luna !
I so wish my kids had you for a teacher!
Coming back from the future of 2023! Great video as usual! ❤❤
Thank you so much!! Love the ideas and i love and very thankful for teachers all around the globe..without you guys the world would be nothing!!❤️😘😊
My favorite teacher is being played off and she is my music teacher. She has taught me since 3rd grade and now I'm in middle school. The day she told us she was leaving we couldn't stand to even touch our instruments. We didn't play at all that day but instead we just cried together and there were lots of groups of us huddled up in group hugs while crying. I need to find a gift for her that she will love. I actually cried the whole day and I really need a good gift idea. 😢
**layed off not played
Great ideas. Also - COFFEE / TEA and TO GO MUGS. Depending on where you live and your school/country/state's policies, ALCOHOL is an amazing gift too!
You gave a ton of great gift ideas that someone could use for a coworker or something as well!! Thank you :)
Is a $20 gift card for Target a good gift?
Pang Vang yeah
Great Ideas. Thanks for sharing. I'll be doing some for Teacher Appreciation Week.
God bless you & your family, too!
im a teachers wife. the best gifts imo are when the parents pool their money and buy something they know the teacher will love. so, you have to know the teacher. parents have given us a state parks pass because they know he hikes with his family. last year they gave us 6 month pass to the local rec center because they know he goes with his family. also, if the teacher has young children, gifts for them are a great idea and what fun for a middle schooler or young person to pick out a toy for his teachers kid. my favorite idea is ashleys gift of cinnamon, cloves, orange to boil to scent the house.
Wow......these are perfect teacher gift ideas, thanks so much for sharing.
This is amazingggg I am planning to make a survival kit for them soon!
Hi there.... I'm new to your channel! I should have known that your a teacher. You are a delight to watch . I'm inspired! Happy New Year to you and your family!😊
Kathryn, this is such a wonderful video! Thank you for taking the time to film and upload this. I'm sure it'll come in handy throughout the years...as motivation AND inspiration. :)
Thanks you so much! Can you teach us how to make those flower pot pens!?
You are adorable. Great ideas!
I may have over done it.. Glad I watched this..
What kind of gift or anything can I give to my Engineering teacher from last year in middle school?? I think I am one of her favorite student, if not the favorite. Please help..
So very helpful with Teacher Appreciation Week coming up! Thanks so much!
I love this! Great ideas, I will be doing this for my kids teachers
These are such great ideas! I wish I would've seen this video before we got my children's teachers their gifts :)
Perfect! I feel like this shares so much about who you are, sincere, simple... :)
Do you reccomand small flat craft/tackle box or a small craft/fishing box? I'm thinking of a small craft/fishing box. That way we can put more bigger sizes and needed items in it.
teachers aren't allowed to hug children in Australia, i think it is a terrible shame. I know it is important to be vigilant about abuse but children spend so much time with their teachers and teachers can be such a wonderful influence on a child's life. little kids in particular love to hug and a teacher here has to step away, i think it is very sad. i imagine that you are a wonderful teacher you have such a lovely attitude and nature.
I live in Aussie and I hug my teacher
you're so sweet! idk what to get my son's teacher and aide! 😭😭
Thanks!
Made my kids teachers some Xmas flower pens...for well, Christmas. lol
Such great ideas! Thank you so much
What if my teacher is retiring and I want to give her a gift? The last day is tomorrow and I forgot to think about it too much!!
Write a thank you card! or what I did once is I decorated a jar, put jelly beans (or any gummy candy they like, could be any candy) in it then I put a fake flower on it!
ArrowheadGaming it's a little late but I made a candy poster board project and he has it hanging in his house he loved it so much (ex. Your a LIFESAVER or you made me a NERD, etc.)
Omg I love the teacher survival kit. Thinking of doing that for my kids teachers🤗🤗
More videos! We miss you! Can you do recepies videos?I made all the ones you have on your channel and ALL were delicious and very easy to make! Love it! So some more please! :) Hugs!
Thanks so much for the great ideas!!
wonderful video, Merry Christmas
Judy Eagan Merry Christmas, Judy!
I love the stuff that you have for the teachers and do you have kids?
I am an adjunct instructor at community college. I also save all of the notes & cards my students give me.
since you said survival kit why not survival guide? if that how I want to make it then yes.
I love ur videos..my son is in a daycare so i dont know if u have more ideas for daycare teacher?
Awesome ideas!! Thanks for sharing!
Great video! Thank you for so many awesome ideas!
i love you're ideas thanks alot ! you are awesome !
i just wanted to give my teacher a first day of school gift since like last year i got to school kind of angry and that changed my whole school year that is not going to happen this time
Hi do you have an updated on ideas to give to teachers
Also, pay attention to any little jokes the teacher has!
I student teach with a 2nd grade teacher, and when the kids are working, she'll be doing her own work or helping students. So she'll say "I'm not just at my desk eating bon bons!' So I made a little desk/chair out of toothpicks and some paper, and gave them to her!
in India we make cards on our own and teacher love it
I'm a middle school student and I'm so thankful for all my teachers, but I have 8 of them. What could I get for each of them that is cheap and that they will like?
+shivani patel go to the dollar store buy 8 cute boxes and fill them with candy or stickers
What would you do for classmate gifts? My son is in pre-k and I want to do something simple but unique hope you can help with this thanks in advance
Like always you make the best videos on a budget. 👍👍
Fantastic video! Thank you so much.
As the daughter of two teachers, one gift I can say many teachers would probably rather be avoided is mugs. Both my parents have received dozens upon dozens of mugs in their lifetime. Dad calls it being "mugged." One year he ended up boxing up four of them and putting them into the White Elephant gift activity at the staff Christmas party. Mugs are nice, but teachers tend to be drowned in them over the years. The ideas in this video are much nicer. ^_^
thank you for the gift ideas!!!
What grade and/or subject do you teach? Cute video!
thank you for this video. We are going to make these
I get my son to decorate a mug I then make them bath salts bath bomb foot soak ect and pop it all in a hand made bag my son has decorated with a little pot of hot chocolate :)
what grade do you teach?
Hey I have the same painting that u have in the background
Hi ....love this vid ... But I want to ask is perfume a good gift for a teacher .... Thanks in advice
Zween's Family I don't think so because some people are really sensitive to strong smells but if you want to give your teacher something scented, maybe try a candle or some lotion :)
Austine Wang thx 😂😂❤
thank you so much - what great ideas!!
Ty wanted ideas for the kids teachers.
Its really hard to give teachers a gift cause people will think that I do it for grade because Im from the honor section, but Im planning to give my teacherS diy wishing bottle (miniature) necklace/diy potion in a miniature bottle necklace by the end of the year so no one can say that I did it for grades
or diy recycled bottle cap charms
Great job! I really enjoyed watching.. I subbed
Very well said!